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Rokcrln · 05-01-2009, 06:55 AM

You are doing some very nice work from the looks of it. If I can only make one suggestion that would be invest in a gas set up for you welder because I have seen that inner shield come back and bite people in the ARSS after paint because of all the impurity's that get trapped in the puddle. Plus it will make your life alot easier for cleanup. But at this point I would have the metal work media blasted and use a good epoxy primmer/surfacer to seal what has been done.

Also I understand what nuke1 is saying about the windshield being sunk on most but with yours having the welded cowl it will blend right in and look sweet! Are your plans to put the latch in the doors or in the A pillar with only the strike bolt ion the door? Keep the pics coming.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

idonutn0 · 05-01-2009, 08:30 AM

Thats some awesome work!

gottwake · 05-01-2009, 10:10 AM

Great suggestion on the welder. I will look into that. I was going to lower the windshield but when I placed it in that position when I was mocking-it-up, I didnt like how it appeared to be chopped (I guess the rake plus lowering it). The body looked wide and the windshield looked small, plus I like the sleekness of the transition. To fill some of the transitions my friend it going to lead fill them to keep it all metal. Not too familiar with this method but looks kinda old school. I havent figured the strike as of yet. I'm hoping it will come to me in a vision...
I work on it every day so i will update regularly.

bagged74 · 05-01-2009, 01:38 PM

lovin it!!

my67chevytruck · 05-01-2009, 02:10 PM

Nice build.....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-01-2009, 02:53 PM

B!tchin!!!!!

Rokcrln · 05-01-2009, 06:30 PM

What I would do since you don't have windows and don't need wires running into your door is mount the latch in the A pillar and the strike on the door it self. This keeps everything real clean and then mount some trick door pulls right under the dash so they are out of site but easy to reach for sleek look. I have seen a few done this way and it would flow well with what you have started. I also like doing body solder (todays lead free lead) and it would be a great way to finish off welded seams if you friend is good with it and knows all the tricks.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Dinos63 · 05-02-2009, 11:02 AM

DUUUUDE VERY COOL, NICE WORK

kyull67 · 05-02-2009, 11:45 AM

NICE Work!!

OARNGESI · 05-02-2009, 12:37 PM

That looks really good

barthmonster · 05-02-2009, 02:03 PM

I'm definately going to watch this one. Your project isn't exactly my cup of tea, however your craftsmanship and motivation are phenomenal. Your also posting a lot of pictures which I like...

Keep it up ?? Are you filling on metal or will you epoxy first ? I'm not sure where you live either so that makes a difference. Guess you don't need epoxy first in California...

38chevyhotrod · 05-02-2009, 02:53 PM

Some radical wordk but damn nice.

Skirkpat · 05-02-2009, 03:18 PM

Roadster Project? Not a very descriptive name? Should be something like: Freak"N"Stein.........
Kick ass. Love to see a guy making a ride his "own!" Nice work.

jkade · 05-02-2009, 09:08 PM

I like the way you did the windshield too. Going to be a trick ride when you are done. Keep up the good work!!!

gottwake · 05-03-2009, 11:15 PM

More work today. I finished filling in the driver fender and frenching-in the attachment pockets. I also finished welding the dash into the cowl. I will need to weld where I removed the rubber attachment strip that goes around the door (that I removed) but i'm gonna wait until I figure what I am going to do with the strikes. Also, I have a lot of work re-building the door posts and door panels.

gottwake · 05-03-2009, 11:20 PM

Im starting the passanger side now. Today I also, finished molding-in the cowl to the dash and pillar. I also finished welding the dash to the pillar here too.

VA72C10 · 05-03-2009, 11:20 PM

Looking awesome...if you ever have to sell it....Look me up

But please, don't sell it...I want to see an awesome project like this finished up...always seem like the coolest projects get sold before completed.

gottwake · 05-03-2009, 11:23 PM

Forgot a couple pics...

gottwake · 05-03-2009, 11:26 PM

Now working on the pass inner fender. Wont finish it today.

gottwake · 05-03-2009, 11:29 PM

Heres a few pics of the frame. When we sectioned the cross member we also notched the frame for better clearance.

gottwake · 05-03-2009, 11:32 PM

A few misc pics...

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 05-03-2009, 11:34 PM

Dam It"s Straght SiCk!!!!!!!!!!!!

sson20s · 05-03-2009, 11:37 PM

:awesome truck

Rokcrln · 05-03-2009, 11:41 PM

Great progress! How about a full side shot?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

gottwake · 05-03-2009, 11:51 PM

Man, my garage is so small! I will clean it out tomorrow and get a good one. These are crappy, but close.
BTW...I am sooo tired of welding.

05-01-2009, 06:55 AM	#26
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Roadster Project You are doing some very nice work from the looks of it. If I can only make one suggestion that would be invest in a gas set up for you welder because I have seen that inner shield come back and bite people in the ARSS after paint because of all the impurity's that get trapped in the puddle. Plus it will make your life alot easier for cleanup. But at this point I would have the metal work media blasted and use a good epoxy primmer/surfacer to seal what has been done. Also I understand what nuke1 is saying about the windshield being sunk on most but with yours having the welded cowl it will blend right in and look sweet! Are your plans to put the latch in the doors or in the A pillar with only the strike bolt ion the door? Keep the pics coming. Kevin LFD Inc.

05-01-2009, 08:30 AM	#27
idonutn0 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 126	Re: Roadster Project Thats some awesome work!

05-01-2009, 10:10 AM	#28
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project Great suggestion on the welder. I will look into that. I was going to lower the windshield but when I placed it in that position when I was mocking-it-up, I didnt like how it appeared to be chopped (I guess the rake plus lowering it). The body looked wide and the windshield looked small, plus I like the sleekness of the transition. To fill some of the transitions my friend it going to lead fill them to keep it all metal. Not too familiar with this method but looks kinda old school. I havent figured the strike as of yet. I'm hoping it will come to me in a vision... I work on it every day so i will update regularly. __________________ Blazer Project Last edited by gottwake; 05-01-2009 at 10:11 AM.

05-01-2009, 01:38 PM	#29
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Roadster Project lovin it!!

05-01-2009, 02:10 PM	#30
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Roadster Project Nice build..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

05-01-2009, 02:53 PM	#31
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: Roadster Project B!tchin!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-01-2009, 06:30 PM	#32
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Roadster Project What I would do since you don't have windows and don't need wires running into your door is mount the latch in the A pillar and the strike on the door it self. This keeps everything real clean and then mount some trick door pulls right under the dash so they are out of site but easy to reach for sleek look. I have seen a few done this way and it would flow well with what you have started. I also like doing body solder (todays lead free lead) and it would be a great way to finish off welded seams if you friend is good with it and knows all the tricks. Kevin LFD Inc.

05-02-2009, 11:02 AM	#33
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Roadster Project DUUUUDE VERY COOL, NICE WORK __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

05-02-2009, 11:45 AM	#34
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Roadster Project NICE Work!! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

05-02-2009, 12:37 PM	#35
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Roadster Project That looks really good __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

05-02-2009, 02:03 PM	#36
barthmonster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chamberlain, SD Posts: 183	Re: Roadster Project I'm definately going to watch this one. Your project isn't exactly my cup of tea, however your craftsmanship and motivation are phenomenal. Your also posting a lot of pictures which I like... Keep it up ?? Are you filling on metal or will you epoxy first ? I'm not sure where you live either so that makes a difference. Guess you don't need epoxy first in California...

05-02-2009, 02:53 PM	#37
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: Roadster Project Some radical wordk but damn nice. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com

05-02-2009, 03:18 PM	#38
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Roadster Project Roadster Project? Not a very descriptive name? Should be something like: Freak"N"Stein......... Kick ass. Love to see a guy making a ride his "own!" Nice work.

05-02-2009, 09:08 PM	#39
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Roadster Project I like the way you did the windshield too. Going to be a trick ride when you are done. Keep up the good work!!!

05-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#40
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project More work today. I finished filling in the driver fender and frenching-in the attachment pockets. I also finished welding the dash into the cowl. I will need to weld where I removed the rubber attachment strip that goes around the door (that I removed) but i'm gonna wait until I figure what I am going to do with the strikes. Also, I have a lot of work re-building the door posts and door panels. Attached Images __________________ Blazer Project



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05-03-2009, 11:20 PM	#41
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project Im starting the passanger side now. Today I also, finished molding-in the cowl to the dash and pillar. I also finished welding the dash to the pillar here too. Attached Images __________________ Blazer Project

05-03-2009, 11:20 PM	#42
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Roadster Project Looking awesome...if you ever have to sell it....Look me up But please, don't sell it...I want to see an awesome project like this finished up...always seem like the coolest projects get sold before completed. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-03-2009, 11:23 PM	#43
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project Forgot a couple pics... Attached Images __________________ Blazer Project

05-03-2009, 11:26 PM	#44
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project Now working on the pass inner fender. Wont finish it today. Attached Images __________________ Blazer Project

05-03-2009, 11:29 PM	#45
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project Heres a few pics of the frame. When we sectioned the cross member we also notched the frame for better clearance. Attached Images __________________ Blazer Project

05-03-2009, 11:32 PM	#46
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project A few misc pics... Attached Images __________________ Blazer Project

05-03-2009, 11:34 PM	#47
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: Roadster Project Dam It"s Straght SiCk!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-03-2009, 11:37 PM	#48
sson20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: el mirage,arizona Posts: 284	Re: Roadster Project :awesome truck __________________ 2 many ,want to finish 1

05-03-2009, 11:41 PM	#49
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Roadster Project Great progress! How about a full side shot? Kevin LFD Inc.

05-03-2009, 11:51 PM	#50
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project Man, my garage is so small! I will clean it out tomorrow and get a good one. These are crappy, but close. BTW...I am sooo tired of welding. Attached Images __________________ Blazer Project Last edited by gottwake; 05-03-2009 at 11:54 PM.

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